Photography and Poetry Wed and Thurs

'M' for Moon over Cape Ann MA for ABC Wednesday



Signs of Spring on Cape Ann MA ~ for Walk and Click and Rurality








'Darn, that seagull flies!' ~ for Blog Paws





For Carpe Diem ~ prompt ~ 'Libra' ~ 4-8-13



Cape Ann MA ~ for Outdoor Wednesday and 'U 'for  'Underway' for Alphabe Thursday

Spring is ever so gradually arriving on Cape Ann MA. My photography depicts some of ambiance of Spring in this little seaport town. Sailboats and motor boats are gliding by and anxious like everyone for good weather to enjoy nature. Artmuse dog and are enjoying being outdoors and 'walkin and clickin' using our creative time in nature. Hope you are enjoying good weather and being creative in some way.

 We are linked with the following creative bloggers:

 abc wednesday
out door wednesday
walk and click
rurality
blog paws
carpe diem

 alphabe thursday
Wishing you the best in each day. xxooo
Your comments delight us in every way. Thanks ^_^


QUOTE FOR THE DAY: ' I learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.' ~ Maya Angelou



Comments

  1. WandaApril 9, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Loved all the pictures but blog paws just captured my heart!!! Precious.

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  2. joanneApril 9, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    ok, here I go....wonderful moon shot - the framing is great....and to see these bright little pansies makes me hopeful...Zoe looks fab as usual...and your haiku - I am a Libra, so you must be striving to be like me! (lol)

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  3. MarleenApril 9, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    I absolutely love your moon photo!

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  4. Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynestApril 9, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Your photos are just beautiful today - love the blue, blue water :-)

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  5. Reader WilApril 9, 2013 at 12:45 PM

    The quote for the day is so true!! Thank you.
    Have a great week.
    Wil, ABCW Team.

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  6. photowannabeApril 9, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    What a wonderful post. I love the full moon peeking between the branches and the cute dog picture is the best.

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  7. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    visiting from ABC wednesday to say i enjoyed your moon today.

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  8. CarverApril 9, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    Great post. The photographs are all very beautiful and I love your haiku.

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  9. Roger Owen GreenApril 9, 2013 at 1:39 PM

    Mystical moon!
    ROG, ABC Wednesday team

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  10. Kristin AquariannApril 9, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Marvelous moon shot! I'm enjoying signs of spring in Delaware, too.

    ♥ aquariann
    Featured Photo: White Blossom Tree in Spring

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  11. Leslie:April 9, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Love the shot of the moon! I've tried to get some shots when it's full, but never seem to manage.

    Leslie
    abcw team

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  12. anthonynorthApril 9, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Walking the path gently is good. Nice one.

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  13. Gemma WisemanApril 9, 2013 at 5:40 PM

    Gorgeous collection! Love the photo of the little one padding by the sea!

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  14. UnknownApril 9, 2013 at 6:37 PM

    Great collection, especially liked your hiaku and your shot of Artmuse Dog. Have a great week.

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  15. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 6:59 PM

    'Walking path gently' - I have an image of a gymnast on the beam now. Loved this post thank you :)

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  16. AnnApril 9, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    The moon looks enchanting in the shadows.
    Ann

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  17. Maggie GraceApril 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM

    A beautiful day on your blog...gorgeous pansies...glorious seascape photos...adore muse doggie. Lovey haiku.

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  18. AnonymousApril 9, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    what beautiful photos, and the pansies, oh my gosh I wish spring was here, the art muse dog is such a sweet heart!

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  19. The French HutchApril 9, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I would love to walk those sandy beaches and moonlit paths. So much natural beauty. I love pansies and ArtMuse Dog looks annoyed at the gull..........Happy Week.

    ~Emily
    The French Hutch

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  20. MarthaApril 9, 2013 at 9:19 PM

    Beautiful photos

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  21. Pup FanApril 9, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful photos!

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  22. ChrisJApril 9, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    The moon over anywhere is pretty special -- so is that cute little dog!

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  23. MaRApril 10, 2013 at 3:11 AM

    The mesmerizing moon! beautiful post.
    m is for ...

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  24. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Beautiful photos! Artmuse dog is such a cutie. Have a wondeful Wednesday!

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  25. EG CameraGirlApril 10, 2013 at 9:42 AM

    Hooray for pansies!

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  26. Golden Woofs! SUGARApril 10, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Woof! Woof! Spring left our place for a while (again). Anotehr wintery weather is coming. Lovely photos. Happy BlogPAWs Wordless Wednesday. Lots of Golden Woofs, Sugar

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  27. SandyApril 10, 2013 at 10:00 AM

    Very nice photos and love the dog paws!!
    Happy Spring
    Sandy

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  28. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 10:13 AM

    More beautiful images and words. Have a great day!

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  29. CarlettaApril 10, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Love the soft snd serene moon shot!
    Your quote of the day is one of my favorites from Maya Angleou. So true!

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  30. Driftwood and PumpkinApril 10, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    I love the pansies! They always look so happy!

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  31. Icy BCApril 10, 2013 at 12:52 PM

    Beautiful post with beautiful photos to see, Carol!

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  32. JannibeleApril 10, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    Marvelous photos. Love the one with the moon. And you have a very cute dog:) Thanks for dropping by my post.

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  33. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Love that quote from Maya Angelou, and your photos are beautiful. Our pansies are about to poop out from too much southern heat. Enjoy your spring as our summer too quickly approaches. Hugs to Artmuse Dog!

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  34. Grandma Barb's This and ThatApril 10, 2013 at 3:28 PM

    Love the photos of you spring and the shot of the moon.
    We are having sleeting snow right now and expecting 6 to 12 inches of snow overnight and tomorrow. :0(

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  35. KathleenApril 10, 2013 at 5:12 PM

    Hello, what a beautiful place you live in! Love the photo of your little dog - we have one just like him.

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  36. Eden House News and viewsApril 10, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    hi thanks for visit . the quote above is fab and your pictures are great thank you for posting

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  37. Karen LakisApril 10, 2013 at 5:50 PM

    I love the colors in your first photo! Aren't you so happy to be seeing signs of Spring? It's wonderful to be outside a little.

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  38. Sarah HuizengaApril 10, 2013 at 6:21 PM

    Such pretty blue water and lovely pansies.

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  39. Debra at HOMESPUN: http://www.thehomespun.com April 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    LOL I just love that little dog! :) I like the pansies etc but look how adorable he is in that picture! I just want to scoop him up into my lap and cuddle! :)

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  40. betty-NZApril 10, 2013 at 6:55 PM

    All your shots have their own beauty. Lovely post.

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  41. JeanneApril 10, 2013 at 7:43 PM

    Love your shots of the moon over the bay, and of course, Art Muse Dog looks adorable. He does look a bit disappointed though about the seagull... Glad we have snow here right now...; and hope that your spring is coming soon.

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  42. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 8:12 PM

    What lovely spring pictures! Love seeing Art Muse Dog. Such a cutie. The moon shot is wonderful!

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  43. JoriApril 10, 2013 at 8:32 PM

    The shot of the moon is stunning!

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  44. Esther JoyApril 10, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Your photography was lovely, but I liked your quote of the day especially much!

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  45. UnknownApril 10, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Lovely moon an such a romantic view:)

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  46. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    Love the ending quote. And that moon shot. Wow!

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  47. Jemma@athomewithjemmaApril 10, 2013 at 11:10 PM

    You writing and photos made me happy, appreciative, thoughtful and thankful!!
    Hugs!
    Jemma

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  48. AnnStaubApril 11, 2013 at 1:12 AM

    Beautiful photos and poem. I think that spring and winter switched places this year. It's been so hot all winter until the last few days... Texas weather is quite strange!

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  49. JimApril 11, 2013 at 1:40 AM

    Nice "U" word, Carol ~~

    Underway is where to be,
    that's where I want to be,
    tomorrow, sailing.

    Sailing down the road,
    in my Mustang, underway.
    ..

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  50. Suburban GirlApril 11, 2013 at 6:42 AM

    Ahhhh, spring at last. I would love to visit Cape Ann in spring.

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  51. Coloring Outside the LinesApril 11, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    Love the moon shot- just gorgeous!

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  52. LolaApril 11, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Love the photography - especially Art Muse Dog (he's adorable!)and the moonshot!

    Wishing you both a lovely weekend!

    XOXO Lola & Nora:)

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  53. Chubskulit RoseApril 11, 2013 at 10:19 AM

    Love your first shot.

    Motherhood
    Making my rounds for letter M.
    Rose, ABC Wednesday Team

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  54. SarahBethApril 11, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Wonderful photos, as always! That first one is eerily beautiful and ArtMuse Dog is a cutie on the beach! (Thanks for your stop by my "U" post!)

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  55. storybeaderApril 11, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    great quote. You're so lucky, to be able to walk along a beach. Wish I could be there too! {:-D

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  56. Rocky Mountain WomanApril 11, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    I could spend a few hours with dog paws on my lap just petting him. he's so cute...

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  57. HelenApril 11, 2013 at 4:16 PM

    A lovely set of photos - especially the sweetest Artmuse Dog. So glad signs of spring are appearing!

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  58. Susan AndersonApril 11, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Possibly the cutest dog in blogdom.

    =)

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  59. Lissa ForbesApril 11, 2013 at 8:39 PM

    Nice captures, Carol. Your moon is so nicely framed by the branches; the pansies are so colorful; ArtMuseDog is sweetness; and the sailboats call my name. Thanks for sharing on Walk and Click Wednesday!

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  60. Cathy H.April 11, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    Beautiful moon shot!

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  61. gtyyupApril 12, 2013 at 10:48 AM

    Always such lovely shots! Have a wonderful weekend~

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  62. Naperville NowApril 13, 2013 at 9:13 AM

    Love the sailboat - great image (and a favorite subject of mine.)

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  63. AnonymousApril 13, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    Love those bright pansies... I need to get some for my front porch planters... Thank you for coming by to share on 'Rurality Blog Hop #10!'

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  64. LmkazmierczakApril 13, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Really fine quote this week...lovely blog as always♫♪

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  65. JennyApril 18, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    That Maya Angelou quote is one of my favorites!

    All of your pictures and writings are wonderfully unique, though! Just like you!

    Thank you for linking.

    A+

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